"Volunteering is vital to most social services."
Holding leadership roles at the community, state and national levels motivated Nhulundu Health Service chief executive officer Matthew Cooke to volunteer on the Queensland Youth Council (QYC).
"The QYC provides insight into government and political environments and gives me the opportunity to share my thoughts for youth participation and development," he says.
Matthew also volunteers with the Bailai Aboriginal Corporation for Land and Culture; Gladstone Ports Corporation Indigenous Liaison Committee; Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council; and National Aboriginal Community Control Health Organisation.
He says volunteering is vital to most social services. Matthew was named the Young Leader in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health in 2007 and Young Leader of the Year at the 14th Deadly Awards in 2008.
Last updated 30 June 2009
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